Fulston Manor GCSE Options Brochure

EBacc

Subject

Triple Science Examination Board: AQA | Award Code: 8461 (Biology), 8462 (Chemistry), 8463 (Physics)

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Why take this course?

Students can choose the Triple Award in Science which will enable them to gain three separate GCSEs; one in each of the Science specialisms: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This means that if they excel at one of the subjects they will be able to get a higher grade in that subject rather than it being a combined grade of the three specialisms.

Aims of the course

This course provides students with the opportunity to study all three Science disciplines in greater depth. It helps to develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, Science, whilst simultaneously developing a critical approach to scientific evidence and methods. Students taking this course can achieve three GCSEs in Science. GCSE Triple Science is aimed at students who wish to pursue A level Science or Science as a career, or have a keen interest in the Sciences.

Course structure and content

Students will be taught Biology, Chemistry and Physics separately by specialist teachers. In Biology they will study life from the smallest units of life; cells, and understand how they come together to work as tissues, organs and organ systems. They will look specifically at the digestive, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems as well as how the body maintains its environment and responds to stimuli. In Chemistry students will study the atomic structure and the elements of the periodic table. How this knowledge then builds to an understanding of chemical reactions and the energy changes that occur. They will also study the chemistry of our atmosphere and our planet's natural resources. In Physics students will study the particle model of matter and apply that knowledge to energy, electricity, forces and waves. They will investigate the link between magnetism and electricity and how it can be used. They will also study the structure of our galaxy, how it formed and specifically our sun and solar system.

Assessment

Students that take this Triple Science qualification will sit the same number of papers at the end of Year 11 as those students who opt for combined science. The only difference is the papers are 1hr 45mins long. They will sit a total of 6 papers, 2 for each subject.

Two Biology Two Chemistry Two Physics

Entry requirements

Students must have an interest in Science, as they will spend 50% more time studying Triple Science than those who study Combined Science (within the core curriculum). Students must be willing to fully engage in all practical activities and should keep up-to-date with homework.